He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend - provided, of course, that he really is dead.

He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend - provided, of course, that he really is dead.

Self - praise is no recommendation

Self - praise is no recommendation

Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe,
Are lost on hearers that our merits know.

Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe,
Are lost on hearers that our merits know.

I am pleased to be praised by a man so praised as you, father.
[Words used by Hector.]
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I am pleased to be praised by a man so praised as you, father.
[Words used by Hector.]
[Lat., Laetus sum
Laudari me abs te, pater, laudato viro.]

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

Of whom to be disprais'd were no small praise.

Of whom to be disprais'd were no small praise.

Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.

Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

Praise undeserved s satire in disguise.

Praise undeserved s satire in disguise.